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	Vauxhall has completed the new Meriva's diesel engine line up with the addition of two ultra-efficient units and offer yet more performance than before. This brings the total number of engines in the Meriva range to seven, comprising three petrol and four diesel units.The first new addition is a 95PS 1.3 CDTi engine, which will power all Meriva ecoFLEX models.
Featuring closed-loop combustion control, the 1.3 CDTi (95PS) uses a variable geometry turbocharger and is mated to a gearbox with taller ratios. As a result, the Meriva ecoFLEX's emissions drop to 119g/km and it achieves fuel consumption on the combined cycle of 62.8mpg - a 9 per cent improvement over the 1.3 CDTi engine in the Meriva's previous range. The 1.3 CDTi ecoFLEX joins the 1.3 CDTi (75PS), which was available from launch. For those Meriva buyers after more performance, but who still require the efficiency and economy expected from a modern diesel, the new 1.7 CDTi (130PS) has all the answers. With up to 300Nm of torque available from 2000-2500rpm, the Meriva's most powerful diesel takes just 9.9 seconds to accelerate from 0-62mph and will hit a top speed of 121mph. But brisk performance hasn't come at the expense of economy. On the combined cycle, the 1.7 CDTi (130PS) still achieves 54.3mpg and CO2 emissions of just 138g/km, made possible by a comprehensive package of efficiency upgrades. All 1.7 CDTi (130PS) Merivas have six speed manual gearboxes as standard and provide a more performance-focused alternative to the existing 1.7 CDTi (100PS), which is available as standard with a six-speed automatic transmission. With its unique rear-hinged back doors (FlexDoors), FlexSpace seating and FlexRail storage systems the new Vauxhall Meriva has raised the bar in its class for accessibility , versatility and in-car stowage, while offering customers new levels of perceived quality and driveability in the compact MPV segment. Pricing for Meriva's diesel models starts at £16,875 for the Meriva S 1.3 CDTi (75PS).

	Nissan has added the Murano diesel to its line up. The 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine has been totally revised with extensive changes designed to provide the perfect balance of performance and efficiency for the Murano. This is combined with a revised 6 speed automatic transmission providing Adaptive Shift Control for the optimum gear and helping to reduce CO2 emissions by 5.0g/km through lower transmission friction and Clear Neutral Control.
It is now fully compliant with tough Euro5 emissions standards, and develops 11% more power and torque than before. The headline figures are 190PS and 450Nm at just 2,000rpm. An all-important benefit of the new diesel unit is efficiency, and with 35.3mpg economy in the combined cycle and 210g/km CO2 emissions the Murano is more appealing than ever. This is helped by improved aerodynamics and a first ever on Murano, an electric power regeneration system. Murano comes fully loaded with everything from 20-inch alloy wheels, power tailgate and colour rear and kerbside cameras all fitted as standard. Murano also features Nissan Connect Premium satellite navigation system with 7" touchscreen, HDD 9.3 Gb music server, ipod, Bluetooth and aux connectivity combined with premium 11 speaker BOSE system and the option of rear seat DVD entertainment system. In addition, the kit list includes rear privacy glass, bi-xenon headlamps, cruise control and Murano's signature electrically folding rear seats, which can be raised or lowered easily and conveniently from the luggage area. All this comes wrapped up in the Murano diesel package priced at a highly competitive £37,795 with first deliveries in September.